Arjun's pov

From childhood I was the center of sympathy, everyone pitied the dumped unwanted child,

Yes I was dumped outside orphanage when I was just a month old without any note , any name just dumped outside like a unwanted trash. The orphanage authority tried to find about my family but they were unsuccessful.

Luckily the people of the orphanage never treated me like a trash which I was, they treated all the children well , we were given proper education, proper food , and everything necessary for living.

I was a intelligent student from the start because of the school authority accepted me in higher class, I was always that well mannered good boy that your parents tell you to look upon but even after that I was never loved.

My little heart couldn't understand why my parents were not there with me, it longed to feel love and attention, it longed to feel how to feels to be important, I had many friends but non of them made ever feel cherished that I matter, when some families used to visit us for donations I used to feel sad looking at how the boy or girl was getting treated by her parents, my nights were filled with complain to God that why he made me Soo unloved and lonely , why I couldn't enjoy those affection like normal children's.

And just like that one day god listened to me, he send me Angel wrapped in fluffy white dress with chubby cheeks and big black eyes, Naina Roy , the stardust sprinkled in my gloomy life , my Tara.

From the time I meet Tara in that park my life was never that gloomy again , she was my bundle of sunshine. Every weekend Mrs.Roy  And Mr.Roy used to bring her to me, they to pitied me but at that moment I didn't cared because my all attention was snatched by that Brat. We used to spend the whole day together till visiting hours of orphanage were over. I was with her in every step, I thought her how to write a alphabet for the first time , she learned her first ever Rhymes with me,

Tara was a homesick child from the day one , when the first time she heard about going to school where she will have to be away for hours without her parents or me she made her parents pull their hair with crying, till they brought me to her and convinced her, with a request to the orphanage they managed to bring me with them for dropped Tara on her first of school.

As time started passing we become more close , to a point where we were each other world , She was my sunshine, my happiness and my Jaan ,

I completed my higher education early , and with the help of a scholarship started my higher education, the scholarship provided me a hostel to as my time in the orphanage were over.

Tara's parents offered many times for me to settle in their house but I didn't wanted to take advantage of them , They had given me Tara and I will be always greatfull to them for this.

Tara was everything to me and unknowingly I started to develop feelings for her , her smile would be enough to make me happy, whenever she used to hug me it made my heartbeat faster ,

One day Tara come running to me with a sad pout on her adorable face , " Aljun are you my brother." She asked me.

Aljun

This nickname was enough for me to melt , it was my weakness, Whenever she calls me Aljun I feel home , it makes me realize that I have Tara in my life.

Hearing her questions my heart pinched, I didn't wanted to be her brother, it felt Soo bitter in my tongue, but yet for her sake I put up a smile," Do you want me to be your brother." I asked her gently , only I know how much strength I took saying those.

I will be whatever she wants me to be, as long as she is happy , her happiness is what matters to me the most.

Tara for sometime, then beautiful face scrunched up adorably, " No , I don't want you to be my brother." She said with a frown.

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It was my second year in college , I thought to pick up Tara from her school as a surprise but I when I reached there I saw Tara standing outside the gates with a Boy talking with her , he was lanky and average high but same age as her , he was most probably her classmate as he wore the same uniform as her.

I noticed he was holding a rose and chocolate in his hand with a shy expression on his face and it doesn't takes a genius to guess what he was talking with Tara.  He told something to her and she smiled her beautiful smile which makes one of her sweet dimple visible.

The sight made a lump in my throat, I couldn't made myself to look in that scene and averted my eyes. My heart felt a burning sensation thinking about her smile towards that guy.

And in that moment I realized that in those years of innocent friendship Naina Roy had taken my heart with her innocent doe eyes and chubby smile, she had made herself the princess of my heart and now I have no control over my heart.

"Arjun!!!." Her loud squeal made me compose myself, I smiled and turned towards her , she was standing there with a big grin eyes full of happiness.

The happiness in her eyes made me realize that I cannot let my emotions effect our bond, even if it's means that I will be nothing but just a Friend in her life forever.

The lanky was no longer there.

" How was the surprise Tara." I asked her as she latched herself into my arm.

" Amazing, keep giving me these types of surprise and I will be the happiest." She told me happily as I took her backpack from her.

" Yes and my professor will happily throw me out." I told with a sarcasm and she giggled making me smile.

We climbed on the bus for her home and luckily got a seat , I let Tara sat in the window seat as she loved to watch the outer scenery while traveling.

" Soo who was that guy , your friend." I asked her casually.

She frowned then rolled her eyes." Don't say, he was such a clingy guy always trying to get my attention with silly stuff and today he crossed the limit, he asked me to be his girlfriend like seriously we are just Teenagers, but you know I can't stand to make anyone sad." She blubbered frustrated.

"Soo what did you do." I asked.

" What else I rejected him as gently and politely I can. I m not going to be in any relationship until I m well settled that's all are Soo cringy." She told me shaking her head.

Though that relieved me but I know sooner or later I have to accept that she is never going to be what my heart desires her to be, one day I have to watch her becoming someone else, one day I have to put her hand on someone else hand for a lifetime.

But that's also okay because I have her in my life and that's all I can ever ask for.

Time changed, we both grow up I completed my education and after many rejection got a job in a company as software engineer, while Tara started her high school, but one thing which didn't changed was Tara for me and Aljun for her and off course the love I have for her , which only increased by time but was never showed.

Tara completed her high secondary exm and now it was time for best college , Tara 's dream college was in Mumbai I know that very well uncle and aunty pestered her to give entrance exam in that college but that girl was one stubborn kid, it created a big argument in their family which made me feel guilty, because I know very well that she didn't wanted to go because of me.

But it was like the whole universe didn't wanted us to be separated.

I was working in my office one day when my team head come back to us with grim face .

"What happened Shiv , why that sulking face." One of my colleagues asked.

"Boss informed just now, that at the end of this month who ever will be best in their work will be transferred to our new branch." He said irritated slumping on his chair.

I stopped typing hearing him as something clicked in my mind," isn't our new branch in Mumbai." I asked hope building in my heart as I tried to contain my excitement.

He nodded," I going to be the worst in my work in this one month." He said clearly annoyed with the new decision.

And for that one month I worked my ass off, and come up with a plan to convince Tara.

"But Arjun if you not transfer is not approved then Nain will be Soo heartbroken with the lies." Aunty said as one afternoon I told them the plan while Tara was sleeping.

I nodded, Tara hated lies specially if it was by me, I know she will be Soo mad but I have to take this risk , even if I m not transferred at least she will be close to her dream, if making her step towards her dream means having her mad at me I will accept it whole heartly.

"Tara." I called her one Sunday when we both were playing ludo in evening in living area.

She who was to focused on the game hummed absent mindedly. I took a deep breath and prepared myself for the upcoming storm.

"My boss has decided to transfer me to our Bangalore branch after one months." I told her holding my breath to see her reaction.

She froze , she looked at him in surprise," what." She asked surprised totally unprepared for this.

From the corner of my eye I saw Aunty and uncle tensed. " Day before yesterday I got a mail from my boss regarding this, our company has opened another branch in Bangalore and some experienced have to be there to lead it." I explained her carefully reading her expression.

Her face was calm but her eyes spoke everything for me to read , she was heartbroken , disappointed , but she gulped her pain," Oh." She said simply, I could see that tears building in her eyes as her voice become heaver, her lips were trembling a little as she tried to act nonchalant. Suddenly she got up," umm ..I..I.. have some work...I...I..will.. be..right..back.." saying this she dashed inside her room.

But that right back didn't come until the next morning I knocked on her door , hearing from a worried aunty that she skipped her dinner. " Tara." I called her softly.

No response.

I sighed knowing I have to act a little tough," Naina Roy if you don't open this door right now then I won't even get to see my face before my transfer." I told her warningly, she very well know, how serious I m when I use her full name.

At my warning the door was burst open with a messed up Tara , her state clenched my heart. Her hair was messed with tangles and puffiness, some sticking to her face, eyes red and puffy with dried tear strains, she was sniffling, I m sure if not for her dusky skin tone she would definitely look like Rudolph.

Despite the sadness of looking at her like this I couldn't help but aww at her cuteness. I entered Inside pulled her along with me towards the bad and made her sit ," you look like a sad panda while crying." I told her and she scrunched her nose making him pinch it light as she slapped my hand away.

I took out my handkerchief and gently wiped her eyes," go and shower you look like a witch." I told her receiving a hit in return.

While she was showering I told aunty to make a light meal for her. As she returned fully showered, i dried her hair and then feed her the meal aunty prepared. After that we both sat infront each other knowing very well what was coming.

" Can you not go." She asked in a small voice looking at her lap.

I sighed, " it's not my hands Tara." I told her honestly, it's not in my hand to decide my transfer.

"Can't you leave that company." She blurted out suddenly. I was not surprised I know she was childish and immature, she didn't experienced the real world yet being always in the bubble of her parents and my.

"Do you want me to." I shot back , and she immediately clenched her eyes shut biting her lips to stop the trembling.

I sighed and pulled her in my arms, she buried face in my chest damping my shirt with her tears as I caressed her hair." I m sorry i....I ...i.m...sooo..selfish..but...i..lov...i..love..you...soo..much..you..you...know..what...what...you...are...to..me,....how..ho..how..wi..will...I..live...live .. without..you..." She sobbed in my arms breaking my heart.

"Shhh... sweetheart I'm not going to leave you ever, how can Aljun leave his Tara alone ever , I promise you I will visit you ever month, you know your Arjun never breaks his promise , and don't you dare say my Tara is selfish she is the most purest soul." I told her lovingly as she hugged me tighter.

After what felt like hours but just twenty minutes, her sons subsided as she detached herself from me. I wiped her tears gently and kissed her forehead," I will always be there , just call me once that Aljun your needs you and I will dump whatever I m doing and rush straight to you doesn't matter time or distance." I told her honestly, I will bring hell and heaven for her, because this girl is my life.

" Even if I have to dump my pain in the ass boss." I told her jokingly and she cracked a smile making me smile back.

" Give the entrance exam for Mumbai University Tara." I told her seriously.

She stopped smiling," but..." She started but I cut her off

"By staying here it will be waste for you , I will be not here Tara and don't you dare lie that you are not doing this for me." I told her glaring as she pouted.

"Do it Tara , for me." I told her looking at her expectingly and she gave up with a sigh.

"Okay."

After that she sat for the entrance exam while I worked day and night to be with her, even if I won't get this transfer I will full fill every word I promised her, Aljun never break his promise to Tara.

And just a week before her departure I got the transfer later from my boss , I couldn't control the happiness I felt that time. I planned a surprise for her and told aunty and uncle my plan.

The day of departure I waited inside the train , the moment train started moving , I hurriedly sat in my place and hide my face with a book.i peaked from the book as she sat besides me and started searching for something, I could feel her anxiety,

I then revealed myself and the expression was something I would never forget not until my last breath.

The upcoming days in Mumbai was not less than heaven for us , it was just like one of my dream where only she and I will be there in a tiny little apartment which will be our little heaven.

My work environment was also good , one of my colleague Arushi become a pretty good friend of my , she was a nice girl, I never had any friends before, yes I had friends but non of them were as close as Arushi, and I couldn't help but introduce her to Tara.

One day something unexpected happened, Tara and I was Face-timing Uncle and Aunty when Uncle suddenly started topic of my marriage and girlfriend, I brushed it off with some excuses.

How could I tell them that I am hopelessly in love with their daughter

But the strange thing was it effected Tara, the next day I saw her behaving strange, something was off about her, whole day in office my mind was restless and I finally thought to do something to cheer her up. I took her to Juhu beach and brought her favorite snack, Tara always wanted to visit beach but could not.

Then did she spilled the beans of her insecurities,

Foolish girl thought I will forget her once I get a girlfriend , she doesn't know I rejected every proposal from my college days to still Today just because of her

I assured her that nothing like that will ever happen.

The moment spend with her was the best moments of my life , there was a time I used to complain to God for giving me a life like this but now I cannot thank him more, it doesn't matter if my feelings for Tara is never reciprocated , having her besides me is enough for me.

Tara's birthday was nearing and I thought to gift her something special, something which will always remind her of our bond , something which will stay with as a part of me but i didn't know what to get her.

Everyday while returning from office I would visit gift shops in hope of finding something but it futile.

One day I was sitting in my small cubicle staring lovingly at Tara's photo in my phone, it was lunch time and everyone has gone to cafeteria.

The looked Soo beautiful in the picture with tiny droplets of rain on her face , the pure heavenly smile on her lips, the twinkling happiness in her eyes, she was a blessing to my eyes.

My trance was broken as my phone was snatched from my hand , shocked I turned around to see Arushi holding my phone with a knowing smile.

"Arushi what the hell," I asked a little angirly , my heart was beating loudly.

"Soo this is the girl who has your heart captured huh." She asked teasingly.

" Nothing like that, you know my relation with Ta... Naina." I told her snatching my phone back.

"Arjun common, Don't be silly. A blind person can also tell that you love her, hell the way you look at her like she is your universe." Arushi said throwing hairs hands.

"Because she is, but it's nothing like when you are implying." I told her turning around towards my computer.

" Really, don't tell me that I didn't saw the way you always made excuses when someone tried to flirt with you, Arjun common you love her idiot what is the use of denying it." Arushi said in disbelief.

I sighed and run a hand through my hair," because I don't want to lose her, she is all I have." I finally admitted.

Arushi's eyes softened she placed a hand on my shoulder." Nothing like that will ever happen Arjun , trust me that day I saw the same feeling's in her eyes when she was looking at you. She was Soo jealous when she saw me with you." She told me making me look at her shocked,

My heart couldn't help itself from clutching into that small hope that maybe, maybe there is a chance that my love tale will be completed one day.

"That's why just give it a shot and tell her, she is not a child anymore." Arushi said making my eyes widened.

"Hell no." I said.

"Arjun don't be a coward, she is a grown up women now she has the right to know everything. Can you imagine if someday she finds out what consequences you have to face." She told me a little angirly.

I shook my head." She won't found ever, I won't let her." I told her stubbornly.

" You know what, if you are going to be a stubborn coward asshole then I can also be a bitch, I m going to tell her ever single thing that too today only." She said and started Walk but I stopped her immediately.

"Okay okay fine I will tell her but not now, her birthday is a month and I will tell her then please." I told her with puppy eyes.

She huffed then nodded," fine." She said.

"And promise me you won't tell her anything about what happened today." I asked her.

"Fuck man okay promise." She said irritated making me relieved.

"But after office you are going with me today to the ring shopping." She demanded me and I nodded. Arushi didn't like shopping wih her family as according to her it can be a headache , that's why she demanded me to accompany her to choose the perfect ring for her boyfriend for their engagement as it is a week after Tara's birthday.

After office we both went to the jewelry store. While Arushi was going through the rings my fall on something.

It was a beautiful chain plus a 'T' shaped pendent with a tiny Ruby stone, the pendent immediately made me thought about her. A image of her wearing it flashed in my mind and I know this is what I was searching for.

"Excuse me what is the price of that." I asked pointing towards it.

"60k sir." The salesman replied.

It was way above my price limit , my few months salary combined will be not enough for it's price, there is only one way I can afford it. My savings for my dream bike.

But when I thought about her beautiful smile wearing that not bit hesitation arise in me as I did the payment.

Because everything is worth for her smile.

Everything was going good, it was just two days before Tara's birthday when Uncle and Aunty dropped the bomb.

"What." I asked shocked.

"Calm down Arjun , we don't have any other way to bring her to Kolkata." Uncle Said.

"Uncle please don't do this she is going to be very upset , you know she doesn't tolerate these types of things, specially from me." I told them worried.

"Nothing like that will happen, I will handle everything, you just do as I say and everything will be fine, trust me." Uncle assured with cool voice.

I m going to be in deep shit.

As per uncle I told her everything, drowning in guilt Everytime I saw her panic filled worried eyes.

As next day morning were preparing for leaving I lingered a last glance at the apartment a little longer for some reason I wanted to stay bit longer but we don't have time for my silly feelings.

We boarded the train all the time preparing myself for the Strom which awaited me in Kolkata.

And the storm hit just like I expected, Tara blasted, she literally blasted, but I took all the blame on myself because I know Tara has a habit of blurting things in anger and regretting them later , I know how much she loved uncle and I didn't wanted her to get upset if I didn't already.

That night I cried after years, I become the reason of her tears in her birthday what worse can be then that.

You really don't deserve her Arjun, you are such a awful unlucky person spoiled her birthday, just fucking die already.

Next day the ritual and celebration started and my God did Tara look beautiful like a angel from heaven.

I stayed away from her throughout the morning I didn't wanted to upset her more with my presence. I secretly clicked her pictures when she didn't notice. When her relatives arrived I heard some awful things they were whispering between them.

I cornered myself throughout the celebration I know they didn't liked me and I get that and it's okay.

But what surprised me was when she comes to me during cake cutting, I denied her but the words she said left me speechless.

Maybe Arushi was right maybe

After the celebration I went to the guest room and took out the gift I brought for her.

Common Arjun you can do this I thought taking a deep breath. I went to her room and knocked. She was taking off her earrings and turned around looking at me.

I asked her if she is angry with me and she blasted at me and I realized aunty told her everything. She told me that how much I meant to her and it warmed my heart.

She told me to gain her forgiveness I have to bring her ice cream. I gave her the gift and first she denied but after my words she let me tie the the chain on her.

She looked breathtaking, like it was only made for her, I couldn't explain the happiness I felt seeing her wearing it.

Tell her now, it's the perfect time

No I will tell her after returning with her ice cream

I decided with a smile, maybe today will be the beginning of my love tale.

"Aunty I m taking uncle scooty to the nearby store." I shouted grabbing the keys heading outside.

I went to the nearby store brought her favorite ice cream along with a beautiful rose all the time the smile was there on my face.

As I was starting the scooter for home light showers of rain with drizzle started, I smiled more Tara loves rain , if everything goes well today will be the most memorable day for both of us I thought with a shy smile as I started the scooter.

The rain started pouring heavily making the drive a little hard and struggling. The road slippery, the droplets of the rain was entering my eyes.

Suddenly a light blinded me making me squeeze my eyes shut and next second I was flying, the breath was knocked out of me as I landed on the side of the road witch loud thump, my head but something hard making all my sense numb, my ears felt numb, my head was exploding, searing pain spread on every inch of my body.

From the corner of my eyes with blurry vision I saw the truck driver running away, the ice cream and the red rose was laying in a corner of the road crushed battered just like my dreams.

I could feel myself losing conscious and it felt Soo Damm good I just wanted give in to the sleep ,  the heaviness of my eyes , to get rid of the pain.

I didn't know if this was my last moment.

I didn't know if I will be able to see Tara again

I didn't that I will be able to hear her calling me 'Aljun' again

Maybe some love tales are meant to be incomplete

I don't know if there is something as after life , re birth , soul but if it is then my soul will always belong to her , it always love her even after death.

I wish someday somewhere we could be together Tara

I could feel my sense shutting down , breathing becoming struggling,

I didn't know if this my last breath but if it is then I m going to use for the most beautiful words

"I..L..ove..y..ou ..Ta....ra.." I breathed out as slowly my closed to the desire of peaceful sleep.

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Wipes eyes tissue,

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